consolidate

verb
UK: /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/
US: /kənˈsɑː.lə.deɪt/

  1. To combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective.

    1. We need to consolidate our debts soon.
    2. The company decided to consolidate its resources to improve efficiency and market share.

  2. To make something stronger or more solid.

    1. The builder will consolidate the wall.
    2. After the initial gains, the army moved to consolidate its position by building fortifications.

  3. To reduce the number of things, especially in order to save time and money.

    1. I want to consolidate my bills this month.
    2. The school board voted to consolidate several small schools into a larger, more efficient facility.

Synonyms

merge unite strengthen solidify combine integrate
consolidate adjective

  1. Having been made stronger or more solid.

    1. The business is in a consolidated state.
    2. After the merger, the company presented a consolidated financial statement to its investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consolidate" in English means: To combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective., To make something stronger or more solid., To reduce the number of things, especially in order to save time and money..

The phonetic transcription of "consolidate" is /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ in British English and /kənˈsɑː.lə.deɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consolidate": merge, unite, strengthen, solidify, combine, integrate.

Example usage of "consolidate": "We need to consolidate our debts soon.". More examples on the page.